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Make Your Own Zap with Triggers + Actions

1. Select a Trigger

New MentionInstant

Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.

New UserInstant

Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.

True

New FileInstant

Triggers when a new file or attachment is added to a public #channel

New Team Custom EmojiInstant

Triggers when a custom emoji has been added to a team.

New Reaction AddedInstant

Triggers when a reaction (aka reactji) is added to a message in a public #channel.

True

New Starred MessageInstant

Triggers when you star a message.

New Message Posted to ChannelInstant

Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.

New Public Message Posted AnywhereInstant

Triggers when a new message is posted to any public channel.

True

New Message Posted to Private ChannelInstant

Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #private-channel or multi-dm.

New ChannelInstant

Triggers whenever a new #channel is created.

New Comment

Triggered when you add a new comment.

New Taxonomy

Triggered when you add a new category, tag or custom taxonomy.

Any WebhookInstant

Using the HookPress plugin, trigger off of pretty much anything!

New Post Type

Triggered when you add a new post type!

New User

Triggered when a new user is added.

New Post

Triggered when you add a new post.

New Comment Status

Triggers when a new comment status is created

New Category

Triggered when you add a new category.

New Post Format

Triggered when a new post format is created.

New Author

Triggered when a new author is added.

New Post Status

Triggered when a new post status is added.

New Media

Triggered when new media is uploaded.

2. Select an Action

Set Channel Topic

Sets the topic on a selected channel.

Send Direct Message

Send a direct message to a user or yourself from the Slackbot.

Send Channel Message

Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose.

Set Status

Sets your Slack status to the given text and emoji.

Update Profile

Update basic profile fields such as name or title

Add Reminder

Adds a reminder for yourself or a teammate, just like the /remind slash command.

Send Private Channel Message

Post a new message to a private channel you choose.

Create Channel

Creates a new new channel.

Upload Media

Upload a new media file, which can be used as featured media.

Create Post

Create a new post, including the status allowing the creation of drafts.

3. Create this Zap!

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